National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Men's Clothing Store
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across all major US cities for Men's Clothing Stores. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
Our 2026 analysis of neighborhoods across 24 US metros shows Prellude 80 Condominium Association in Tampa Bay as the top location to open a Men's Clothing Store — 83% survivability puts it ahead of every other neighborhood in the country. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 11 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Men's Clothing Stores exist across diverse markets. Market conditions shift constantly — these neighborhood rankings are a directional guide, and StreetSpring's live tool shows the current score for any specific storefront.
To understand the methodology behind these rankings, see our detailed guide: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
Last reviewed: April 30, 2026 by Bobby Koons, StreetSpring founder — updated weekly
Quick Summary
- #1 Neighborhood: Prellude 80 Condominium Association, Tampa Bay — 83% survivability for Men's Clothing Store
- Neighborhoods analyzed: 8583 across 24 major US cities
- National average survivability: 65.6% for Men's Clothing Stores
- Top-25 average: 81.8% — 16.2% above national average
- Data current as of: 2026 · Full methodology →
Table of Contents
- How neighborhoods compare nationwide
- Top 25 neighborhoods in the US
- Geographic patterns
- How to use this ranking
- Related resources
- Frequently asked questions
Cross-Country Neighborhood Comparison for Men's Clothing Stores
Analyzing 8583 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows that the best neighborhoods for Men's Clothing Stores significantly outperform average locations, with the top 25 neighborhoods nationwide averaging 81.8% survivability compared to the national neighborhood average of 65.6%.
How median scores differ city to city
This 16.2% advantage illustrates how critical neighborhood selection is — choosing a top-tier neighborhood versus an average one can significantly increase your long-term survival chances.
Reading regional clusters in the top 25
What separates the top neighborhoods for Men's Clothing Stores from the national average is not simply higher foot traffic — it is a favorable ratio of consumer spending on this category to competitive supply. The 16.2% advantage that top neighborhoods hold is built on structural conditions: the right consumer demographics, manageable competition density, and mobility patterns that route target customers past the storefront. We have been studying the businesses serving more than 180 million+ Americans.
Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 11 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Men's Clothing Stores can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.
Every site-selection decision starts and ends with location — it outweighs concept, brand, and execution combined.
Top US neighborhoods to open a Men's Clothing Store
| Signal | Top-quartile neighborhood pattern | Bottom-quartile neighborhood pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Anchor-venue spillover | Neighborhoods within 0.25 miles of a major anchor (transit hub, university gate, hospital main entrance, concert venue). | Neighborhoods where the nearest anchor is past walking distance — no spillover demand. |
| Storefront vacancy + churn signal | Neighborhoods with low recent vacancy and steady operator continuity in similar subtypes. | Neighborhoods with elevated commercial vacancy or repeated tenant turnover in the same storefronts. |
| Daytime population concentration | Mixed-use neighborhoods with strong daytime employment density (LEHD LODES > 8K jobs/sq mi). | Pure-residential neighborhoods where daytime population drops below 30% of resident count. |
How density of similar businesses lifts (or hurts) survival
Survivability range for top, middle, and last-ranked neighborhoods. Box = best-to-challenging range; white line = average. Prellude 80 Condominium Association, Tampa Bay leads at 83% in 2026. Full methodology →
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Men's Clothing Stores are:
| # | Neighborhood | City | Avg Survival | Tier | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prellude 80 Condominium Association | Tampa Bay | 83.0% | Great | 85.3% | 80.4% |
| 2 | Anderson Island | Seattle | 82.8% | Great | 85.1% | 80.2% |
| 3 | Stephens | Washington DC | 82.6% | Great | 84.9% | 80.0% |
| 4 | Dunn Loring | Washington DC | 82.6% | Great | 84.8% | 80.0% |
| 5 | Prospect Lefferts Gardens | New York City | 82.2% | Great | 84.4% | 79.6% |
| 6 | Centreville | Washington DC | 82.1% | Great | 84.4% | 79.5% |
| 7 | Shenandoah Shores | Washington DC | 82.1% | Great | 84.4% | 79.5% |
| 8 | Bedford Stuyvesant | New York City | 82.1% | Great | 84.4% | 79.5% |
| 9 | Oak Bluffs Condominium Association | Tampa Bay | 82.0% | Great | 84.3% | 79.4% |
| 10 | Casa Blanca | Phoenix | 81.9% | Great | 84.2% | 79.3% |
| 11 | Fremont Park | Los Angeles | 81.8% | Great | 84.1% | 79.2% |
| 12 | Floris | Washington DC | 81.8% | Great | 84.0% | 79.1% |
| 13 | Lake Kathryn | Orlando | 81.7% | Great | 83.9% | 79.1% |
| 14 | Pattison | Houston | 81.7% | Great | 83.9% | 79.0% |
| 15 | Swede Heaven | Seattle | 81.6% | Great | 83.9% | 79.0% |
| 16 | Norwood | New York City | 81.5% | Great | 83.7% | 78.9% |
| 17 | St.Johns | Portland | 81.5% | Great | 83.7% | 78.9% |
| 18 | Encino Bluff | San Antonio | 81.3% | Great | 83.6% | 78.7% |
| 19 | Tysons | Washington DC | 81.3% | Great | 83.6% | 78.7% |
| 20 | Aguanga | Los Angeles | 81.3% | Great | 83.6% | 78.7% |
| 21 | Kenmore | Boston | 81.2% | Great | 83.5% | 78.6% |
| 22 | Green Valley | Los Angeles | 81.2% | Great | 83.5% | 78.6% |
| 23 | Navy Yard | New York City | 81.2% | Great | 83.4% | 78.6% |
| 24 | Clinton Hill | New York City | 81.1% | Great | 83.4% | 78.5% |
| 25 | Crown Heights | New York City | 81.1% | Great | 83.4% | 78.5% |
That said, neighborhood averages don't tell the whole story — there are standout locations even in areas that may appear less suitable.
For a full explanation of how survivability scores and ranges are calculated, see Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
What do the top neighborhoods nationwide have in common?
City Concentration
The top 25 neighborhoods span 11 different cities, with Washington DC claiming 6 of the top spots (24%).
Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:
- Washington DC: 6 neighborhoods (24% of top 25) — View city guide
- New York City: 6 neighborhoods (24% of top 25) — View city guide
- Los Angeles: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25) — View city guide
- Tampa Bay: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25) — View city guide
- Seattle: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25) — View city guide
- Phoenix: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Orlando: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Houston: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Portland: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- San Antonio: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Boston: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
This distribution has practical implications for Men's Clothing Stores operators: cities with multiple neighborhoods in the top 25 offer more site options within a single market, reducing relocation or expansion cost. Cities with a single top-25 neighborhood require more precise site selection — the advantage is concentrated in one area rather than spread across the metro.
Walkability vs. visibility — which wins?
The relatively even distribution of top neighborhoods across 11 cities is consistent with a category where consumer demand is broadly distributed rather than concentrated in specific metros. For Men's Clothing Stores operators, this means strong site opportunities exist in multiple markets — the key variable is neighborhood-level competitive conditions rather than city-level market size.
How can I use this neighborhood ranking to find the best location for a Men's Clothing Store?
Use this ranking to shortlist neighborhoods, then drill down to specific addresses. StreetSpring analyzes millions of data points with AI to forecast business survivability across U.S. neighborhoods. The difference between the best and worst blocks within a single top-ranked neighborhood can be as large as the gap between the #1 and #25 neighborhoods on this list.
For the most accurate assessment:
- Consider neighborhoods in the top 25 as strong starting points
- Examine city-specific guides for additional neighborhood options in your target markets
- Use StreetSpring's address-level tool to evaluate specific storefronts within these neighborhoods
- Factor in your budget, operational requirements, and target demographics
Each neighborhood has detailed analysis available through its city guide, providing block-by-block survivability data for Men's Clothing Stores.
From national rank to your shortlist
See also: Best Cities for Men's Clothing Store — our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Men's Clothing Stores.
Related Resources
Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:
- New York City: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Tampa Bay: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Orlando: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Los Angeles: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Portland: Best businesses and neighborhoods
National city rankings: Best cities for Men's Clothing Stores
Essential resources:
- How StreetSpring calculates Survivability Scores
- Site selection for landlords
- AI tools for tenant representatives
- StreetSpring vs competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do neighborhood rankings change?
StreetSpring updates rankings quarterly as new data on business openings, closures, and market conditions becomes available. The current analysis reflects 2026 data. Because competitive conditions shift as new businesses enter or exit a neighborhood, the specific rankings for any given business type can shift between updates — which is why we recommend verifying specific addresses in StreetSpring's live tool before making a final site selection decision.
What is the difference between city-level and neighborhood-level survivability rankings for Men's Clothing Stores?
City-level rankings reflect average survivability for Men's Clothing Stores across all neighborhoods in a given city — useful for identifying which cities offer the best overall conditions. Neighborhood-level rankings go deeper, showing which specific neighborhoods within those cities rank highest. StreetSpring's address-level tool adds a third layer, scoring individual storefronts within any neighborhood.
What is the typical survivability range for Men's Clothing Stores in top neighborhoods?
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Men's Clothing Stores average 81.8% survivability. The national average across all analyzed neighborhoods is 65.6%. The spread between top neighborhoods and the national average is 16.2% — representing the tangible survivability advantage of choosing a top-ranked location.
How should a landlord use this ranking when evaluating tenants for Men's Clothing Stores?
Landlords can use this national neighborhood ranking to assess whether their property is in a location favorable to Men's Clothing Stores — and by extension, how likely a Men's Clothing Store tenant is to maintain long-term occupancy. If your property is in one of the top 25 neighborhoods, Men's Clothing Stores represent a strong tenant category. If not, StreetSpring's address-level tool will show the survivability score for your specific address and which tenant types score highest there.
Which cities appear most frequently in the top 25 neighborhoods for Men's Clothing Stores?
The cities most represented in the top 25 for Men's Clothing Stores are Washington DC (6), New York City (6), Los Angeles (3). This concentration reflects the relative strength of consumer demand and competitive conditions for Men's Clothing Stores in these markets. City-specific guides provide deeper analysis of each city's neighborhoods.
What type of neighborhood is best for opening a Men's Clothing Store?
The best neighborhoods for Men's Clothing Stores share three characteristics: manageable competitive density (few existing direct competitors within the primary trade area), strong consumer spending on this category, and demographic alignment with the typical Men's Clothing Store customer base. In StreetSpring's 2026 data, the top-ranked neighborhoods for Men's Clothing Stores combine these factors in a way that produces survivability scores well above the national average of 65.6%. Neighborhoods with dense existing competition or low category spending tend to score significantly lower, regardless of overall foot traffic or prestige.
Where can I download the underlying data?
The full national survivability dataset is available as a free download: https://streetspring.com/resources/data/national-survivability-scores-2026.csv. The CSV includes all business subtypes and neighborhoods covered in this analysis, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
How do I interpret a survivability score?
A survivability score represents the estimated probability that a business of a specific type will still be operating at a given location after 2 years. A score of 80% means StreetSpring's model predicts an 80% chance of the business surviving past the 2-year mark at that address. Scores are calculated at the address level and reflect competitive density, consumer spending patterns, mobility data, and 80+ additional factors.
Technical note: Aggregated national survivability rankings across all 24 metros are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the static ranges shown here.
Methodology: Neighborhood rankings are based on average Survivability Scores for Men's Clothing Stores across all analyzed locations within each neighborhood. Rankings represent neighborhood-level conditions but do not account for block-by-block variation. Coverage includes 8583 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities.